mikebrennan

About Mike Brennan

Founder of Michigan News Network, and serves as CEO, as well as Editor & Publisher of MITECHNEWS.COM. Brennan has worked since 1980 as a technology writer at newspapers in New York, NY, San Jose, CA., Seattle, WA., Memphis, TN., Detroit, MI., and London, England. He co-founded and served as managing editor of Pacific Rim News Service (SEATTLE), which developed a network of more than 100 freelance journalists in 17 Asia-Pacific countries.

Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center

ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI infrastructure sites in the country. It represents the next generation of 21st-century infrastructure—powering artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing. As part of Oracle and OpenAI’s 4.5-gigawatt Stargate expansion, which includes six other U.S.

By |2025-11-04T17:24:47-05:00November 4th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Industry 4.0|

Rivian Sets Its Sights On Launching Second-Generation Midsize SUV, Cutting Prices

IRVINE, Ca. - As the EV market enters choppy waters, legacy automakers are pulling back on electrification plans, delaying EV launches, and cutting production at EV plants. That’s not an option for pure-play EV makers like Rivian. Instead, the Irvine, California-based manufacturer has its sights set firmly on the launch next year of its second-generation

By |2025-11-04T16:53:29-05:00November 4th, 2025|Auto Tech|

General Motors’ Top Software Exec Resigns

DETROIT - Former Apple exec Dave Richardson has left General Motors, the automaker confirmed to the Detroit Free Press ― one week after appearing onstage at a media event in New York to outline the company's software-defined strategies. GM’s Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson now oversees the majority of GM’s software and services engineering team to

Davenport University Received $10 Million Federal Grant, Largest In School History

GRAND RAPIDS - Davenport University announced this month it received a $10 million federal grant - “the largest in school history” - to expand college access programming in three areas across the state. The grant funds will cover programs in Lansing, Muskegon and Ypsilanti school districts, giving students access to seven years of after-school activities,

By |2025-11-04T17:25:22-05:00November 4th, 2025|Featured, Uncategorized|

Oak Mining: Build Your Legacy in the Digital Future

As blockchain technology develops, cloud mining platforms like Oak Mining provide a simplified way for investors to participate in Bitcoin mining.This approach provides direct exposure to cryptocurrency generation without the complexities of managing physical mining rigs or technical setups. Why Cloud Mining is the Strategic Choice Following the 2024 Bitcoin halving, the landscape has shifted.

By |2025-11-03T11:47:19-05:00November 3rd, 2025|Cryptocurrency|

Annual TEDx Returns To Detroit And Takes Attendees Inside The Talk

DETROIT - TEDxDetroit is gathering the region’s leading thinkers, designers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and artists in Detroit for a one-day event of storytelling, collaboration and connection on Wednesday, November 12th at the Durfee Innovation Society. “We’re excited to bring this year’s event to the Opportunity Hub at Durfee Innovation Society, where attendees can immerse themselves

By |2025-10-30T16:37:13-04:00October 30th, 2025|mitechtv, New Products, New Products / Contracts|

Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein

TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan, where he's covering the Japan Mobility Show. He talks about the popular and very tiny Kei Cars, about the hybrids and electric vehicles on display, and much more. Paul now works for Headlight.News where you can read and view all

By |2025-10-30T16:28:28-04:00October 30th, 2025|Auto Tech, mitechtv|

Circle K To Sell Hemp THC Beverages Nationwide In 2026

DETROIT - Significant things for the THC beverage sector are afoot at the Circle K. The ubiquitous roadside retailer and convenience store chain plans to start selling hemp-derived THC beverages in as many as 3,000 stores nationwide sometime next year. That’s after Circle K rolls out hemp THC beverages produced by Horticulture Co. and branded

By |2025-10-29T16:52:24-04:00October 29th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

UN Warns Devastating Consequences Are Inevitable For The World

BRAZIL - The secretary general of the United Nations has warned that humanity must 'change course now' after failing to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Speaking before next month's COP30 climate summit in Brazil, António Guterres said that overshooting the target set in the Paris climate agreement is 'inevitable'. He warns that the consequences of this

By |2025-10-29T16:39:32-04:00October 29th, 2025|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Climate Change|

IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis

IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping organizations identify coverage gaps and redundancies in seconds. Mike Brennan of MITechNews recently reconnected with longtime contributor and cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon, founder of IT Harvest. Over the past year, their discussions have explored how IT

By |2025-11-01T20:12:00-04:00October 29th, 2025|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|